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Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles

The Master Key System by Charles Haanel

Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell

The Secret of Success by William Atkinson

The Path to Prosperity by James Allen

As A Man Thinketh by James Allen

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes

The Power of Concentration by Theron Dumont

The Art and Science of Personal Magnetism by Theron Dumont

Within You is the Power by Henry Thomas Hamblin

Your Forces and How to Use Them by Christian Larson

In Tune with the Infinite by Ralph Waldo Trine

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21 Success Secrets of Self Made Millionaires

Calming The Chaotic Life

Conversations With Millionaires

How To Overcome Failure And Achieve Success by Napoleon Hill

Inside The Millionaire Mindset

Inside The Minds Of Winners

Million Dollar Habits

Setting Goals That You Can Achieve

Single Minded Focus

The Dream Life Success System

Time Power

Go for Healthy and Safe Holidays!

Go for Healthy and Safe Holidays!

Christmas and New Year celebrations in the Philippines are absolutely the longest and merriest of all our festivities. However, it seems that every year, the number of injured and hospitalized Filipinos due to firecracker and liquor-related incidents keeps on going up in spite of government's efforts to promote safety and good health.

Thus, the needed campaigns to change the tide have to be deeper, concerted and sustained. Perhaps the necessary changes in our collective values, in our appreciation of festivities, and in our ways of celebrating are already obvious. Only, these are often waylaid in favor of the traditional and the careless.

Healthy Food, Safe Toys and “Green” Gifts for Christmas

Let me share a few tips for selecting what items to give loved ones and friends. Healthy food (and drinks), safe toys and “green” or environment-friendly gifts do not have to cost you much. Amid the inexpensive but substandard and potentially hazardous items that flood the market, these recommended gifts are already available. Just be patient in your search and remember to check if the items you are looking at meet the quality standards set for every product before buying them.

Consider giving food and other consumables that promote good health. I would add food supplements, vitamins and organic products that are made in the Philippines in my checklist. Filipino-produced consumables would help Filipino manufacturers, entrepreneurs and the economy. If items contain chemicals that pose harm to people, animals or the earth, simply look for better products that would meet your standards. Avoid pirated items, go for genuine. On the other hand, many items that are generic or “unbranded” prove to be durable, useful or of good quality.

Common sense also says, “avoid eating all the lechon you could reach for. Do not drink too much alcohol and risk getting into accidents. Never drink and drive...” Oftentimes, the merry making won't be complete without the indulgences. For these temptations, mindfulness can save the celebrator. Watch the diet.

Be extra alert when on the road. Avoid street hazards. Due to their relative affordability and popularity, motorcycle-related accidents, waveboarding (similar to skateboarding) accidents, and vehicular accidents in general surged this year. As a buyer, it would be better not to patronize these products. If unavoidable, the use of complete safety gears and proper operation of such vehicles must be complied with.

When choosing which gifts to get for kids (and adults, too) consider their personal preferences, age and needs. Scrutinize the products if they contain toxic material or are made of breakable parts, and avoid buying such. Avoid risking kids’ safety, do not buy toys that fail to meet your quality standards even if these carry popular brands. Go for biodegradable, earth-friendly packaging and gift-wrapping, too. Paper, which could easily be recycled or decomposed, rather than plastic or styrofoam, works best.

Make early preparations, avoid hassles that cause undue stress. Prepare your shopping lists, schedules and budget to avoid the mad rush. You could also opt to D-I-Y or do-it-yourself, such as cooking, assembling, or handcrafting the gifts yourself, if so desired. Show your talents and add more value to what you give to others.

Let's make noise

I am 100 percent supporting the Department of Health's prodding for the strict implementation of the firecrackers ban and its suggestions to make fireworks displays in barangay or town plazas “organized” since it will limit citizens' use of firecrackers. Experts should be the only ones allowed to handle the fireworks. This will spare the revelers, especially the children, from harm. It will also help lessen environmental pollution and save people's money that's better spent on food.

Blowing of horns and whistles, banging of old pans and playing loud music would be, in my opinion, the public's best noise-making options if they believe the noise will repel evil spirits. I would rather have the pollution and explosions gotten rid off. Nevertheless, everybody should still observe proper handling of fireworks and firecrackers because even the harmless-looking watusi and sparklers pose hazards to both health and property. Totally avoid the most dangerous firecrackers: piccolo, kwitis, luces or sparklers, five star and pla-pla. Be pro-active, learn prevention and first aid. Be prepared to respond to emergency situations.

Time to share

We are just a few more weeks away until the holiday spirits (good and bad) fill the air. There is more than enough time to share some of these tips and reminders. Please feel free to tell everybody, your relatives, friends, and even the general public, that there's hope for the Philippines (and elsewhere) after all. Let's help make the celebrations more meaningful. Traditions, especially the bad ones, can be changed. People, habits, cultural practices can be changed, and with the proper persuasions, they can be changed for the better.

Enjoy the holidays!

"in focus" seminar

Dear Friends,

The Philippines' Free Inquiry Group Inc. cordially invites you, your organization/s and friends to participate in our projects for October to December 2008.

The Free Inquiry Group Inc., in cooperation with Strategic Programs for the Advancement of Research and Knowledge (SPARK), Wordtext Systems Inc. (WSI), PUP Lounge, and the Korea-Philippines Information Technology Training Center, will be conducting a seminar-workshop on photojournalism and alternative media on November 8, 2008 (Saturday). We also have an ongoing photography contest until November 8. To showcase our seminar outputs, we will launch a web site and hold photo exhibits in schools in December.

The Free Inquiry Group Inc. is a discussion club that promotes free search for knowledge as well as innovative expression of ideas. Incorporators of the club hail from student organizations, civil society formations, the academe, and independent enterprises.

Our seminar-workshop aims to gather 150 to 200 participants from schools, NGOs, small enterprises, community media organizations, photography clubs, and individual hobbyists. Aside from offering participants with knowledge, skills and tips that will help enhance their capabilities in photojournalism and their chosen advocacies, the seminar also aims to promote camaraderie among the participants. The photography contest and campus exhibits aim to convey the creative ideas and outputs of participants to a wider audience via the world wide web and the schools where student organizations or associations may opt to host.

Please feel free to contact us for more information (email free.inquiry.group@gmail.com).

We are hoping for your confirmation and participation in our activities.

Thank you.

Brought to you by

Free Inquiry Group Inc.

In cooperation with

Kor-Phil Information Technology Training Center
> a partnership for ICT advancement
673 Quirino Hi-Way, QCPU Compound, Novaliches, QC. http://www.korphil.ph/

Strategic Programs for the Advancement of Research and Knowledge (SPARK) Inc.
> a software and hardware solutions provider

Wordtext Systems Inc. (WSI)
> distributor of Adobe, Corel and Kodak brands

PUP Lounge
> students and alumni of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila




PS: Registration fee is only P250 per participant, to cover cost of lunch, venue and info kits.

40 Tips for a Better Life

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to___ today.'

5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.

7. Make time to practice prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of warm water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.

18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. GOD heals almost everything.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!) Hey I am thinking of ya! =)

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for _____. Today I accomplished _____.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.

May your troubles be less. May your blessings be more. May nothing but happiness come through your door!